Dawesville

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43 and over 23% being seniors. At the same time, 20.2% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the Western Australian average. Most of these residents come from England, with Scottish and Irish heritage also common.

English is the dominant language for 90.4% of the population. While 4.8% of people use another language at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Over half of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.

The area has far fewer people with bachelor degrees or Year 12 completions than the state or national averages. Most qualified adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly incomes for families and individuals are well below the state and national figures. However, a surprising 13.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.3% of people. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported.

A higher number of people provide unpaid childcare compared to the national average, and 25.7% do significant weekly housework. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in Dawesville are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 17. Unemployment among this group is 20.5%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 53.4% of families.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 94.1% of homes being separate dwellings. Large homes are the norm, as 91.4% have three or more bedrooms, and 38.1% are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, but Dawesville has more public transport stops and routes than most similar areas. Very few people work from home, at just 7.6%, which is far below the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.6% of people arriving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.4% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate of 6.6% is a little above the national figure. Mining, health, and construction are the main industries.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or a bus stop, but far fewer are within walking distance of a school or health service compared to the state average. The area is rated as somewhat walkable.